House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
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Nayib Bukele says Salvadoran troops destroyed gang HQ in Haiti
President Nayib Bukele said Tuesday that Salvadoran troops deployed to Haiti had destroyed the headquarters of one of the Caribbean nation's most powerful gangs.Bukele has deployed more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti since late October, after four Salvadoran troops went missing in the country.»»»
India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog
New Delhi, India: India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit, equivalent to 66 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum, regulators said. The admission comes after opposition pol»»»
E.ON reaffirms its forecasts for 2026 and continues to invest in Europe’s energy infrastructure
“The results for the first nine months demonstrate once again the resilience of our business model. Our solid financial and operational performance keeps us firmly on track to achieve our annual targets. At the same time, we are seeing a significant and ever-increasing need for investment in energy»»»
UK govt welcomes £12 bn wind farm funding ahead of COP31
London: The UK government on Wednesday welcomed a £12-billion ($16-billion) investment by German energy group RWE and US investment fund KKR in two offshore wind farms in British waters. The two projects were among those awarded in a UK government auction in January, which secured a record amount o»»»
United States:Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against...
By Staff, Agencies A US federal judge has allowed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed, partially rejecting the British broadcaster's request to dismiss the case. The lawsuit concerns a BBC Panorama documentary that spliced together separate remarks Tru»»»
'Central role in ecosystem: If something happens to Nvidia, it's going to be a catastrophe'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Raphaëlle d’Ornano, Founder and Managing Partner of D’Ornano + Co. “Nvidia has an absolutely central role in the ecosystem,” she explains, “If something happens to Nvidia, it's going to be a catastrophe.” When the discussion turns to geopolitics, she warns, “ther»»»
Eye on Africa - Boat capsizes off Senegal's northwest coast, leaving 39 dead
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal, one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years. We try to understand why so many are still willing to put their lives at risk, with our guest Aissata Kane from the International Organization for Migration. N»»»
Spotlight - Teddy Riner candidacy 'illustrative of this hunger for an alternative' to Le Pen or Mélenchon
As Teddy Riner throws his hat in the race for the French presidency, amid France's sociopolitical and economic crises, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lex Paulson, Director of Executive Programs at UM6P School of Collective Intelligence at at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. The prospect o»»»
US technology group Perficient expands Cluj-Napoca centre to develop Roche diagnostic systems
US-based AI and technology consultancy Perficient is expanding its software engineering and innovation centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, through an extended collaboration with Swiss healthcare group Roche Diagnostics. The Romanian team will develop and maintain software for molecular diagnostic syste»»»
Dubai launches new student card with 50% off public transport fares and 150,000 global discounts
New Dubai Student Card brings transport, campus access and worldwide discounts together Dubai: Students in Dubai will soon be able to use a single card to access public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent, prove their student status and unlock more than 150,000 benefits across over 130 countri»»»
Abu Dhabi to train 250 Emiratis annually for inclusive education roles
The specialised programme combines training, professional development and certification The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, to create a new career pathway enabling Emirat»»»
Amir's participation in Leaders' Summit in Turkiye reflects Qatar's vision that addressing climate change requires shared international responsibility
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will participate in the World Leaders Summit, held on Nov. 11-12 in Antalya, Turkiye, as part of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), under the auspices of Pre»»»
GERB-UDF Floor Leader Calls for Law Prohibiting Politicians from Talking for 24 Hrs after Accidents
Commenting on Tuesday's deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov told reporters on Wednesday that a law should be drafted prohibiting politicians from talking for at least 24 hours after an accident. "This should be a serious criminal law," he added. On Tuesday m»»»
Greece, Turkiye Offer Condolences after Trakia Motorway Deadly Pile-Ups
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences after two pile-ups on Trakia Motorway killed 11 in Bulgaria, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency reported on Tuesday. Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences on its website on Wednesday. Greece's Foreign Ministry wrote in x.co»»»
Media Review: November 11
The national day of mourning following the Trakia Motorway pile-ups dominates Wednesday's media coverage, with questions raised about road safety, institutional failures and the lack of electronic warning systems. Political commentary focuses on Bulgaria's security policy and support for Ukraine fo»»»
Families of Those Killed in Tuesday's Pile-ups to Receive EUR 8,000 in One-Time Aid
A one-time social assistance payment of EUR 8,000 will be made to the families and heirs of those who died in Tuesday’s pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova told reporters after Wednesday's cabinet meeting. The decision was adopted by the Council o»»»
Top General Warns US, ‘Israel’ of Iran’s Far Deadlier Response to Aggression
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi warned the US and the Zionist regime that any new aggression against Iran will be met with far more devastating blows, stressing that previous retaliatory strikes were only the beginning. In a message to Brigadier General Majid »»»
Bulgaria's Trakia Highway Disaster Triggers Political Blame and Resignation Calls
GERB leader Boyko Borissov has proposed banning politicians from making public statements for 24 hours after major accidents, while members of his party have called for the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ministers responsible for the deadly Trakia highway crashes, according to st»»»
Bulgaria's Radev Urges Drivers to Put Safety Before Speed After Trakia Crash
Prime Minister Rumen Radev called on drivers to show greater respect for human life and exercise caution on the roads following the fatal multi-vehicle crash on the Trakia highway, while Patriarch Daniil said the tragedy should remind people to value their own lives and those of others. Speaking at»»»
El Salvador’s Bukele calls in ‘X killstreak’ on Haitian gang HQ (VIDEO)
Salvadoran forces have destroyed the alleged headquarters of Haiti’s largest criminal gang, after a social media user shared its location with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. He has vowed to eradicate the gangs if they refuse to return four hostages. In a post on Friday, a Haitian X user shared »»»
Spain’s general strike puts housing crisis at centre of upcoming elections
Millions of Spanish workers are striking Wednesday – the first general strike in 14 years – to demand action on a major housing crisis and the rising cost of living. The expected disruptions to public transport and the widespread closure of businesses come less than three weeks befor»»»
Live: Zelensky welcomes inclusion of Europe in US-mediated peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Europe in the US-mediated negotiations being held in Abu Dhabi, adding that it "was not simple" to involve representatives from the bloc. Though the second day of talks is now over, Ukraine said earlier that its negotiato»»»
Rezaei: Iran Won’t Relinquish Any Enriched Nuclear Material, Warns of Strikes on Distant US Bases - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Rezaei: Iran Won’t Relinquish Any Enriched Nuclear Material, Warns of Strikes on Distant US Bases 11-11-2026 12:36 PM Iranian Secretary of »»»
Egyptians’ remittances hit record $13bn in Q1 of FY2026/27
RIYADH: Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose 20.4 percent year on year to a record $13 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026/27, official data showed. The July-September inflows increased from about $10.8 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to data released by »»»
Dubai launches new student card with 50% off public transport fares and 150,000 global discounts
New Dubai Student Card brings transport, campus access and worldwide discounts together Dubai: Students in Dubai will soon be able to use a single card to access public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent, prove their student status and unlock more than 150,000 benefits across over 130 countri»»»
Palestine:Gaza Displaced Face Deadly Winter as 150,000 Tents...
By Staff, Agencies Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are facing increasingly dangerous conditions after heavy rainstorms flooded and damaged makeshift tents over the weekend, while 150,000 new shelters remain outside Gaza awaiting "Israeli" approval to enter, according t»»»
Former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al Alwani found murdered in Beirut, one arrested
Lebanese authorities arrest one suspect as two Syrians believed to have fled the country Dubai: Former Iraqi parliamentarian Ahmed Al Alwani was found strangled inside an apartment in Beirut after disappearing for four days, with Lebanese authorities identifying three suspects and arresting one, ju»»»
Fake doctor arrested in Egypt after 34 years of treating patients with forged credentials
Suspect posed as internal medicine consultant, treating patients at charity clinics Dubai: Egyptian authorities have arrested a man accused of impersonating a doctor for 34 years, using forged medical qualifications and a fake professional registration number to treat patients and prescribe medicat»»»
Landmark Group’s Shukran loyalty members alerted after unauthorised access to customer information
Names, contact details, birth dates were accessed, but passwords remain safe, says Group Dubai: Landmark Group has alerted some members of its Shukran loyalty programme after identifying unauthorised access to customer information, including names, contact details and dates of birth. Sign up for ou»»»
Qatar stresses food security as key pillar of national and global security at Paris Peace Forum
PARIS Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated in a session titled 'Should We View Food Security as a Global Strategic Issue?'at the Paris Peace Forum 2026, being held in the French capital on November 10, 11. In remarks during the sess»»»
German military bans Chinese-made drones: ministry
BERLIN: The German military has banned the use of Chinese-made drones, including for training, and is replacing them with European models, the defense ministry said on Wednesday. Citing the need for data and IT security, the ministry said that “Chinese-made models will no longer be used ... and exi»»»
Rain falls in Sharjah as UAE braces for more showers and strong winds
Showers reported in Mleiha, Al Madam and Al Badayer as NCM forecasts more rain Dubai: Rain fell across parts of Sharjah on Wednesday, with showers reported in Mleiha, Al Madam and Al Badayer, as unstable weather conditions affected the UAE, bringing cloudy skies, strong winds and the possibility of»»»
Iran Capable of Intercepting Control of US UAVs - Head of Iran's National Security Council
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Iran has reached a level of electronic warfare development that makes it possible to intercept control of US drones, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezai said on Wednesday. "We have reached a high level of electronic warfare development, which allows u»»»
What makes a home truly worth living in?
Beyond stylish interiors, real quality lies in what buyers cannot see or inspect. When you collect the keys to a new home, the first things you notice are often the most visible. The kitchen looks exactly as you imagined, the tiles are neatly laid, and the view matches the promise made in the broch»»»
Sri Lanka launches pilot of Chinese flying taxi service
Colombo: Sri Lanka has authorised a Chinese manufacturer to begin testing a pilotless two-seater air taxi, authorities announced Wednesday at a flight demonstration in Colombo. The Civil Aviation Authority said a licence had been granted to EHang to test its two-seater, pilotless electric aircraft »»»
Common skin cancer rising faster in women study
Sydney, Australia: Rates of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a common form of skin cancer, have risen steadily across generations in Australia and Europe, with increases generally greater among women than men, according to new research. The study, led by Australia's QIMR Berghofer Medical R»»»
United States:US: Fearing to Be Targeted By Iran, Bessent Ta...
By Staff, Agencies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his Washington-area residence to a military base as the Trump administration intensifies its economic campaign against Tehran and maintains its confrontation with the Islamic Republic. Three people familiar with the matter to»»»
Water and electricity: Govt rolls out salvage plan for summer 2027
Tunis, Nov. 11 (TAP)- An integrated preventive programme for summer 2027 to guarantee uninterrupted water and electricity supplies in peak consumption periods was anonunced by Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh.The programme will...»»»
2027 Budget: Government to consider MPs constructive proposals (Economy Minister)
Tunis, November 11 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said early Wednesday that the government remained open to constructive proposals from MPs aimed at improving public policies and their effectiveness. Speaking at a joint...»»»
AUB Global Health Institute, Meem Foundation partner for women's empowerment
The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Meem Foundation, a UAE-based philanthropic organization, joined forces to create new pathways for women’s economic empowerment and community health through the Mobile University for Health (MUH), with the aim of dr»»»
Eight Palestinians martyred, 29 others injured in past 24 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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AD Ports posts profit despite ‘most challenging’ period
Revenue climbs 48% to Dh7.99 billion as shipping, logistics offset weak UAE port volumes Dubai: AD Ports Group posted a record quarterly net profit of Dh975 million for the third quarter, up 64 per cent from a year earlier. Revenue rose 48 per cent to Dh7.99 billion, the Abu Dhabi company reported »»»
Will gold prices rebound after its decline in Egypt?
Gold prices in the Egyptian market saw a decline during Tuesday’s trading, influenced by US inflation data that came in higher than market expectations. The price of a gram of 21-karat gold fell to approximately LE 6,180, down from LE 6,250. The Vice Chairman of the Gold and Jewelry Division at the»»»
Shoppers can now compare Amazon grocery prices with supermarkets on UAE platform
Amazon becomes first online retailer to join the governmental price comparison service Dubai: UAE residents looking to save money on groceries and household essentials can now compare prices on Amazon.ae with those at major supermarkets through a government-run platform, following a new agreement b»»»
Parliament Approves on First Reading Higher Tax Relief for Families with Children
Parliament has approved on first reading amendments to the Personal Income Tax Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, introducing higher tax relief for families with children and children with disabilities. The bill received the support of 191 MPs from all parliamentary groups. Under the propo»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (November 12-14, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: As the weather in Qatar becomes more pleasant and the temperatures start to cool down, it’s the perfect time to step outside, enjoy the fresh air and make the most of everything the country has to offer! Enjoy exciting events and outdoor activities to fun experiences, entertainment, ma»»»
Why is Iran stepping up tanker attacks amid peace talks? The high-risk strategy behind the Hormuz escalation
Fresh attacks on oil tankers raise questions over Tehran’s strategy amid peace efforts Dubai Why are oil tankers still being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf when diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering momentum? Is Tehran using commercial shipping as a bargaining »»»
Russia-Cuba Trade Jumps 32% in First Eight Months of 2026
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Cuba has grown by 32% between January and August of this year, with imports of Cuban goods increasing by 40%, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has said. "Over the first eight months of this year, the volume of bilateral trade between Russ»»»